Ramadoss’s Daughter and Grandson Meet N. Rangarajan Rangasamy to Discuss AINRC’s Tamil Nadu Push

On Saturday, Gandhimathi Parasuraman – the daughter of Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder S. Ramadoss – slipped into the home of Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, accompanied by her young grandson Mugundan. The visit, though brief, carried a weighty agenda.

According to a message that later surfaced in the chief minister’s official WhatsApp group, the trio discussed the possibility of setting up a Tamil Nadu unit for the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC). The idea, as described, is still in its infancy, but the tone was decidedly upbeat.

“Soon, many PMK functionaries from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, along with the two, will join the AINRC,” the WhatsApp note read. It hinted at a broader realignment, suggesting that a number of party workers could shift allegiance once the new wing gets a formal footing.

While the exact mechanics of the proposed Tamil Nadu unit remain unclear, insiders say the meeting was more about testing the waters than signing any binding agreement. Both sides appear to be gauging public reaction and assessing how the move might reshape regional politics.

The encounter, captured in a few photographs shared by the CM’s office, underscores a subtle but potentially significant shift. If PMK cadres start moving towards AINRC, it could alter vote dynamics not just in Puducherry, but also across the border in Tamil Nadu.

For now, the political community watches closely, waiting to see whether this tentative conversation will blossom into a full‑blown launch later this year.